Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

4 | P a g e • All assignments are due one week after assigned. For each business day assignments are late, 20% will be deducted until the grades reaches 0%. • One final project/portfolio will be ongoing throughout the course. The project will include an Ag- based resume, cover letter, and an overview of your future goals and aspirations. • More detailed guidance and rubrics will be provided for each of the assignments. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE OF THE COURSE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Week Chapter Assignment/Lab/Test 1 Read INTRODUCTION “Just a Farm Kid” Article Discussion post – Introduce Yourself Assignment #1 - Ag-based Resume Rough Draft 2 Read TEXAS 1-3 1 - Soils Discussion post Ch 1-3 Assignment #2 - Soils 3 Read TEXAS 4-7 1 – Crops and Farming 3, 4 – Inputs and Products Discussion post 4-7 Assignment #3 – Crops and Farming 4 Read NEW MEXICO 1-4 2 – Ranching and Livestock 3, 4 – Inputs and Products Discussion post 1-4 Assignment #4– Ranching and Livestock 5 Read NEW MEXICO 5-8 5 – Agriculture as a Business Discussion post 5-8 Assignment #5 – Agribusiness 6 Read NORTH DAKOTA 1-4 6 - The Future of Agriculture - Current Events in Ag Discussion post 1-4 Assignment #6 – Current Events 7 Read NORTH DAKOTA 5-7 Final Project/Portfolio Discussion post 5-7 Portfolio Complete – Cover Letter, Resume, Future Goals 8 REVIEW FINAL DISABILITY STATEMENT Williston State College is committed to providing equal access to students. If you have a disability which may impact your performance, attendance, or grades in this course that requires accommodations, you must first register with the WSC Accessibility Support Office. Please note that classroom accommodations cannot be provided until your instructors receive an Accommodations Form, signed by you and the Accessibility Support Office. IMPORTANT DATES • Last day to drop: 8-29-2019 • Last day to withdraw (with W): 10-4-2019